One of my favorite places in Boston. Really intimate space, so book a table/seats ahead of time (sometimes up to 2-3 weeks for weekend slots). Sake variety is terrific, and you can sample before purchasing. The bartenders are very knowledgeable and passionate about sake. The food accompanying the sake is a bit of a hit or miss for me though. I would recommend eating before coming.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Caitlyn Dargel
We rented out the Koji club for a birthday and had a fantastic time!! Yishi, Steve, and Moe were all so knowledgeable about sake and were SO on top of the party planning and execution. The venue is intimate and all our friends were saying how great the night was.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
K
What a wonderful addition to the Boston bar and restaurant scene. Koji Club has a fantastic atmosphere and a beautifully curated menu of (of course) sake, Japanese whiskey and small bites, as well as a few surprising and delicious sake-based cocktails. But I have to say, the knowledgeable and welcoming team that works here is far and away their greatest asset. Can't wait to come back again! Thanks for the awesome experience.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Dani Ela
Had a nice sake tasting of the collection Alyssa brought back from Japan and then some. The place was pretty snug. Decor is great. The ambiance at night was cozy. I felt a bit crammed when every seat was taken, which I understand isn't everyone's cup of tea or something to worry about. The back-less stools keep you alert, not much room to kick back & relax. Come here and learn how many different flavor profiles sake can have. This is the place where you'll likely find the best sake around, if not the best you've ever had.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
T L
Came for Valentine’s Day— really enjoyed the experience. It’s a small bar with lovely drinks & small bites. The host is super friendly and knowledgeable about the drinks. Would recommend the pink sake!! It was phenomenal.
There's a reason this is named one of the best bars of 2023! I'm not going to lie, when we got there and saw that it was not a big space, I wasn't sure how to feel, but once you get in and sit down, all of that goes away and you get an understanding to the experience that you're about to get here. Limited seating gives you the experience to enjoy your sake and not only get an answer from the servers, but a great story behind the sake, and the processes they go through. They tell a great story and you could hear the enthusiasm in their voice. Low lights, beautiful décor, amazing sake glasses, and smiles bring this place together. Also, try the Cat Tarot cards. They're fun in their own way, but we ended up getting some laughs out of it and the other customers got in on it as well. Don't sleep on the food here. It may not seem like much, but the saltines, cream cheese and miso were a hit and of course we had to get a bowl of steamed rice to munch on. Huge thank you to Courtney & Moe for providing us an exceptional experience. If you're not sure what you want to drink, give them an adjective and they'll get you something that you like. I went with "dangerous" and it hit the spot! The only negative comment that I have to say is that it got hot in there. I get that it was only 30 something outside and opening the door would probably have turned the place into a freezer within minutes, so I won't take any stars off from that.
Stephanie Marker
Great drinks and service! I love all the options here! Wish they had a bit more small plates but drinks wise you can’t beat it for sake in this area!
Kate D.
Blown away by the Holiday Lunch! The food was incredible. The sake pairings were magnificent. The ambiance was beautiful and festive. Service was incredibly friendly and knowledgeable. If you have the chance to go to the Koji Club for a meal, definitely go!
Possibly the best service I've ever had in my life. We 4 each ordered different sakes, and then talked about what we liked and didn't like and she made different recommendations. At the end she had us try her current favorite, just because it was our first time. Learned a lot about sake that night.Don't sleep on the snacks -- saltines, cream cheese and homemade miso sounds uneventful but was so so good. The olives were fun at the start, but the bottom did not have the spice mix to make them different than any jar. The empanadas were great.
Jose Dos Santos
This is one time I wish there were more than 5 stars! The place is cozy and full of beautiful details, the sake assortment is unparalleled, Moy makes you feel at home and knows her stuff, the snacks are all yummy... hard to do better. Will return, many a times.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Japanese Curry Empanadas
Roman
A very cozy and friendly spot to try new drinks. It's small so make sure to make a reservation or prepare for a wait.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Olive
Andrew Choy
Intimate sake bar with knowledgeable and friendly servers who all seem to be great friends!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
King M.
A great place to get sake with your date in an intimate setting in Brighton. The bartenders are super attentive to your drinks and the service is exceptional. Parking can be a bit tough unless you're showing up late, but you can probably walk from star market / spring shabu shabu. Prices are good for what you get. The bartenders are very helpful and knowledgeable in getting your drinking preference for sake. I'm a Japanese whisky / scotch drinker and the aged sake was a great gateway sake.
One of my favorite places in Boston. Really intimate space, so book a table/seats ahead of time (sometimes up to 2-3 weeks for weekend slots). Sake variety is terrific, and you can sample before purchasing. The bartenders are very knowledgeable and passionate about sake. The food accompanying the sake is a bit of a hit or miss for me though. I would recommend eating before coming.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
We rented out the Koji club for a birthday and had a fantastic time!! Yishi, Steve, and Moe were all so knowledgeable about sake and were SO on top of the party planning and execution. The venue is intimate and all our friends were saying how great the night was.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
What a wonderful addition to the Boston bar and restaurant scene. Koji Club has a fantastic atmosphere and a beautifully curated menu of (of course) sake, Japanese whiskey and small bites, as well as a few surprising and delicious sake-based cocktails. But I have to say, the knowledgeable and welcoming team that works here is far and away their greatest asset. Can't wait to come back again! Thanks for the awesome experience.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Had a nice sake tasting of the collection Alyssa brought back from Japan and then some. The place was pretty snug. Decor is great. The ambiance at night was cozy. I felt a bit crammed when every seat was taken, which I understand isn't everyone's cup of tea or something to worry about. The back-less stools keep you alert, not much room to kick back & relax. Come here and learn how many different flavor profiles sake can have. This is the place where you'll likely find the best sake around, if not the best you've ever had.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 4
Service: 5
Came for Valentine’s Day— really enjoyed the experience. It’s a small bar with lovely drinks & small bites. The host is super friendly and knowledgeable about the drinks. Would recommend the pink sake!! It was phenomenal.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Wonderful atmosphere for chill or intimate hangs/
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Yuzu Junmai Yamahai Miyakobijin Shuzo Yuzu
Everything was great! But…..the potato salad was not my thing. That’s ok since everyone has different taste ?
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Yuzu Junmai Yamahai Miyakobijin Shuzo Yuzu
There's a reason this is named one of the best bars of 2023! I'm not going to lie, when we got there and saw that it was not a big space, I wasn't sure how to feel, but once you get in and sit down, all of that goes away and you get an understanding to the experience that you're about to get here. Limited seating gives you the experience to enjoy your sake and not only get an answer from the servers, but a great story behind the sake, and the processes they go through. They tell a great story and you could hear the enthusiasm in their voice. Low lights, beautiful décor, amazing sake glasses, and smiles bring this place together. Also, try the Cat Tarot cards. They're fun in their own way, but we ended up getting some laughs out of it and the other customers got in on it as well. Don't sleep on the food here. It may not seem like much, but the saltines, cream cheese and miso were a hit and of course we had to get a bowl of steamed rice to munch on. Huge thank you to Courtney & Moe for providing us an exceptional experience. If you're not sure what you want to drink, give them an adjective and they'll get you something that you like. I went with "dangerous" and it hit the spot! The only negative comment that I have to say is that it got hot in there. I get that it was only 30 something outside and opening the door would probably have turned the place into a freezer within minutes, so I won't take any stars off from that.
Great drinks and service! I love all the options here! Wish they had a bit more small plates but drinks wise you can’t beat it for sake in this area!
Blown away by the Holiday Lunch! The food was incredible. The sake pairings were magnificent. The ambiance was beautiful and festive. Service was incredibly friendly and knowledgeable. If you have the chance to go to the Koji Club for a meal, definitely go!
Restaurantji Recommends
Possibly the best service I've ever had in my life. We 4 each ordered different sakes, and then talked about what we liked and didn't like and she made different recommendations. At the end she had us try her current favorite, just because it was our first time. Learned a lot about sake that night.Don't sleep on the snacks -- saltines, cream cheese and homemade miso sounds uneventful but was so so good. The olives were fun at the start, but the bottom did not have the spice mix to make them different than any jar. The empanadas were great.
This is one time I wish there were more than 5 stars! The place is cozy and full of beautiful details, the sake assortment is unparalleled, Moy makes you feel at home and knows her stuff, the snacks are all yummy... hard to do better. Will return, many a times.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Japanese Curry Empanadas
A very cozy and friendly spot to try new drinks. It's small so make sure to make a reservation or prepare for a wait.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Olive
Intimate sake bar with knowledgeable and friendly servers who all seem to be great friends!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
A great place to get sake with your date in an intimate setting in Brighton. The bartenders are super attentive to your drinks and the service is exceptional. Parking can be a bit tough unless you're showing up late, but you can probably walk from star market / spring shabu shabu. Prices are good for what you get. The bartenders are very helpful and knowledgeable in getting your drinking preference for sake. I'm a Japanese whisky / scotch drinker and the aged sake was a great gateway sake.